Essays about: "cultural appropriation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words cultural appropriation.
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1. Fashioning the Art Gallery : Illusion, Commodity and Death in Martin Margiela at Lafayette Anticipations; A Digital Study of Interdisciplinary Artistic Practices
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Konstvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : A study of the shift within the practice of Martin Margiela's creative practice based on his solo exhibition at Lafayette Anticipations from Oct. 20 to Jan. 2 2022 in Paris, France. READ MORE
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2. “The least you can do is leave our symbols alone” The Palestinian Keffiyeh in the Fashion Industry:A Study on Cultural Appropriation and Identity
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : The Keffiyeh, a traditional headdress, holds symbolic significance for Palestinians in their struggle for freedom against the occupation, yet its utilization in the fashion industry has drawn criticism for its exploitative nature and disregard for its cultural importance to Palestinians. Hence, this thesis examines Palestinians' perceptions of the use of the Keffiyeh in the fashion industry and the significance of this garment for their cultural identity. READ MORE
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3. Information literacies in school and everyday life : Swedish young people’s information literacies in different contexts
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och ITAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate how Swedish young people’s information literacies are learned and enacted in different contexts. This study contributes to the information literacies research area by comparing information literacies across contexts rather than focusing on either the school context or everyday life, which most previous research has done. READ MORE
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4. Making Culture - Continuous re-appropriation of a city piece
University essay from KTH/ArkitekturAbstract : I understand the site of the former Schilleroper as a piece of the city with an unsettled history of trying, failing and trying again. Despite its difficult history of ups and downs, the Schilleroper has been a meaningful and popular place within its neighbourhood. A place of affordable, low threshold culture for the former working class residents. READ MORE
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5. A portrait of a Witch : Research on the resurgence of Neo-Pagan & Modern Witchcraft movements in the Western societies and what it means to be a Pagan in 21st century.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : Records suggest that throughout human history, our cultures have always been tied to some form of religious beliefs. Religions evolve, transform, rise and fall. READ MORE